Election 2020: Falmouth Voter Guide

Here's everything you need to know about early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting in Falmouth for the election Nov. 3.

Social Security Announces 1.3 Percent Benefit Increase for 2021

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Access Social Security From Just About Any-Where

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Falmouth Early Voting Starts Soon: Key Election Dates

With just over a month before Election Day, here's what you need to know about voting in November.

State Officials Worried About Proposed Falmouth Machine Gun Range

State officials are worried because a crucial water supply for Falmouth​, Barnstable and Yarmouth could host a military machine gun range.

Falmouth Select Board Has Concerns For Proposed Machine Gun Range

Select Board members said they were kept in the dark for several years on the National Guard's plan for a machine gun range in Falmouth.

Climate Change Could Destroy Iconic Falmouth Road In 30 Years

Surf Drive, one of Falmouth's most iconic coastal roads, faces risk from rising sea levels, flooding and other effects of climate change.

Falmouth Street Could Lose Racist Scientist's Name

Agassiz Road is named after a 19th century scientist, but a recent look at his legacy sheds new light on his polygenism-based research.

Falmouth Town Meeting Supports Plastic Bottle, Nip Bans

The Falmouth Litter Reduction Team conducted a study of roadside trash and found that nips make up about 32 percent of all roadside litter.

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Thousands Vote Early In Falmouth State Primary Election

Over 5,700 had voted early as of Friday, easily clearing state primary voter turnout from 2018.

Falmouth Primary Election 2020: Voter Guide

Get ready for the 2020 Massachusetts primary election coming up on Sept. 1.

Election 2020: How To Cast A Mail-In Ballot In Falmouth

Patch has details on early voting, mail-in voting and in-person voting for the Massachusetts state primary on Sept. 1.

Falmouth Loses Out On Coronavirus Relief Over Email Error

​ An email error cost Falmouth up to $400,000 in federal coronavirus relief.

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For Some Cape Cod Workers, Rent Is 'Out Of Reach': Report

In four Cape towns, a new report shows the wage needed to rent a modest two-bedroom apartment is higher than state and national averages.

Falmouth Town Meeting Keeps Police Budget Intact

Falmouth Town Meeting representatives rejected a proposal that would have cut 10 percent of the police budget.

Cut Falmouth Police Budget By 10 Percent, Official Says

A Falmouth Town Meeting member proposed a 10 percent cut to the police budget, causing some to organize a protest.

Falmouth Fire Chief Retiring

Fire Chief Michael Small will retire next month after serving more than 30 years on the Falmouth Fire Department.

Mashpee Wampanoag Scores Major Court Victory

The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe scored a major court victory amid the tribe being at risk of losing its reservation.

Falmouth Could Get $2.7 Million From CARES Act

The state is divvying up $502 million to Massachusetts cities and towns from the federal coronavirus bill passed in March.

Social Security's Online Services Are Ready For Business

Wondering how to contact Social Security without visiting an office?

Falmouth Election: Override Passes, Patterson, Taylor Win

Falmouth voters will elect two members to the Board of Selectmen and decide on an override to pay to hire eight firefighters.

Susan Moran Wins Barnstable-Plymouth State Senate Seat

Falmouth Selectwoman Susan Moran, D, will be the next state senator for the Plymouth & Barnstable district.

Important Update for Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries

When to expect your Economic Impact Payment if you have a representative payee

Falmouth Officials Make Case For Tax Hike To Hire 8 Firefighters

If Falmouth voters approve the override ballot question on May 19, it would cost the average homeowner $30.24 annually to add the positions.

Eligibility For Spouse's Benefits

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Falmouth Coronavirus: Masks Required At Essential Businesses

The Falmouth Board of Selectmen also canceled all previously approved town events through August 31.

Supplemental Security Income Recipients, Act Now- Go to IRS.gov

Action needed to receive $500 per child payment

Falmouth Election 2020: How To Request A Mail-In Ballot

The Secretary of State is allowing any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for elections being held on or before June 30.

New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments

Information for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Beneficiaries regarding stimulus payments

Sanders Backs Mashpee Wampanoag At Risk Of Losing Reservation

Bernie Sanders called the decision "disgraceful" and vowed to stand with the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe in their fight to restore its land.

Mashpee Wampanoag Reservation To Be 'Disestablished': Tribe

The Secretary of the Interior ordered the reservation be 'disestablished' and the lands be taken out of trust, according to the tribe.

Social Security Offices Will Only Offer Phone Service

Effective March 17, 2020, Social Security offices will only offer phone and online services

How Falmouth Voted On Super Tuesday

Joe Biden carried Falmouth by more than 1,600 votes over Bernie Sanders.

Moran, McMahon Win Barnstable-Plymouth Senate Primaries

Susan Moran and James McMahon will move on to the special election for the Plymouth & Barnstable District Senate seat.

Officials Predict 50% Falmouth Turnout For Presidential Primary

The Falmouth Town Clerk said just 1,600 people participated in early voting, but he predicts around 50 percent turnout for Super Tuesday.

Social Security Modernizing its Disability Program

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Falmouth Early Presidential Primary Voting: Dates, Location

Falmouth will hold early voting beginning Feb. 24 for the presidential primary.

Which Presidential Candidates Are Falmouth Donors Backing?

Falmouth residents made 229 contributions totaling $13,399 to presidential candidates in 2019 according to year-end campaign finance data.